We Shall Not Be Moved

by Velma Maia Thomas

We Shall Not Be Moved takes readers on an interactive journey through the freedom struggles of the 20th century, tracing 100 years of battles for justice and equality on all fronts, from Marcus Garvey to the mid-century civil rights movement, from the Tuskegee Airmen to school integration, from Paul Robeson to Malcolm X. The interactive elements include reproductions of letters from soldiers in World War II, a flyer advertising the original March on Washington, a sign urging black riders to boycott the buses in Montgomery, and other facsimiles of artifacts that give readers a unique, hands-on connection to this remarkable history.

Genres: History

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 20, 2002

Reviews

[Lazarus · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave this 4 stars because I would read it again, and I enjoyed the content, and I do own it (all my criteria for 4 and 5 stars), but I came away annoyed as though it was a 3 star or lower. Mostly, because of Thomas’ (author) insistence to refer to black people as “my people”. Your proud to be black...so am I.....now write your book! The content and use of evidentiary letters and documents, really brought that time alive. My wife and I had many discussions sparked by the content of this book, because it is rich and easily consumed. It is a snapshot of the struggle for equal rights and liberties. I never say this about a book, but I wished it were longer. (2002)

[Rll520a_Christina Coleman]

Great nonfiction book. This book can be interactive with pull out like letters, pamphlets, extended pages, photographs, maps, etc. This book is for high level student concerning the text size and content. A great book to reference or read regarding civil rights.